Professor
Peter Stead, founder of the University of Wales Dylan Thomas
Prize, said the nominated books are of 'outstanding' calibre.

'This unique prize was established to celebrate young, talented
writers worldwide and these works aptly showcase the excellence of
creative writing that exists across the entire English-speaking
world,' he added.

The prize, which is the largest of its kind, is open to
published writers aged under 30 whose works are in English. Last
year, it was won by
Nam Le for The
Boat.